Famous People You Meet
In my travels I have met quite a few interesting people. When you work in the arts, it’s part of the world in which you work. On occasion its people…
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The Ongoing Adventures of the Blue-Eyed Ojibway
Welcome to where theatre, humour, First Nations philosophy, literature and identity all walk hand in hand. Drew Hayden Taylor has worked and explored all of these worlds and a few more. In this website, everything you need to know about the past and present (and possibly some future events too) of one of Canada’s leading Native playwrights and humourists can be found.
Drew Hayden Taylor
Originally from the Curve Lake First Nations, in Central Ontario, Drew has spent the last two decades travelling the world and writing about it from the Aboriginal perspective. An award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker and lecturer, he has managed to bridge the gap between cultures by tickling the funny bone.
There is a Hopi proverb that says “A smile is sacred” and Drew Hayden Taylor believes it, even though he’s not Hopi.
So stay for a little while, stay for a long while.
Bring a lawn chair. Read some of his stuff.
And let us know you’ve been here.
Featured Books
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion
An uproariously funny and sharply inquisitive new play from one of Canada’s leading Indigenous playwrights.
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Cottagers and Indians
Explores the politics and issues surrounding a real-life event still occurring in the Kawartha Lakes region of Central Ontario.
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Now airing on APTN
Going Native
In Season 2 of Going Native, Drew continues exploring new aspects of Native life, examining stereotypes and traditions while discovering cool new ways Indigenous people shape their culture in the 21st century.
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A Weird & Wonderful World
In my travels… maybe something like 25 countries around the world (with the exception of Africa so far)…I have seen many amazing things and met many fascinating people. There’s already…
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The World is a Pretty Funny Place
Spoiler alert -I like to think of myself as somewhat of a humourist. Many would no doubt disagree but I do make it a point to try and look at…
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